An in-depth look at Win Share totals as of the All-Star break.

Senator Kefauver: Mr. Stengel, I am not sure that I made my question clear.
Mr. Stengel: Yes, sir. Well, that is all right. I am not sure I am going to answer yours perfectly, either.
– Before Congress in July, 1958.

We’re halfway through the baseball season, a good time to take stock of the league’s leaders. But let’s include the second half of last year too. Just for yucks.

All about the nail-biters.

Dave returns to a subject from his last “Ten Things” column and hopefully does a better job of explaining himself this time.

Jane Spencer: I’ve heard police work is dangerous.
Frank: It is. That’s why I carry a big gun.
Jane Spencer: Aren’t you afraid it might go off accidentally?
Frank: I used to have that problem.
Jane Spencer: What did you do about it?
Frank: I just think about baseball.

– From The Naked Gun

The Indians’ 3-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Sunday provides plenty of excuses for Studes to talk about Win Probability, interleague play and the majors’ most fascinating division.

It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
A column in which Studes ignores Mark Twain’s advice.

Checking out the surprising leader of the NL East vs. the surprising disappointment of the AL West.

A continuing look at THT’s special stats leaderboards—this time from the batting perspective.